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Countries in the GCC have a huge density of wealthy residents
June 16, 2013 - 12:41 GMT
It’s not only the average-income consumers who have to grapple with inflation. Those with deeper pockets now have to spend more this year to continue living a life of luxury, a new research has found.

May 21, 2013

His Excellency Ahmed Butti Ahmed, Director General of Dubai Customs Honoring Mr. Ahmed bin Ali al-Mohannadi Director General of Qatar Customs
06:07 GMT
(press release)

Dubai Customs hosted a gala dinner to honour government entities and sponsors that contributed to the meticulous planning and seamless coordination of the event.

Abu Dhabi Corniche
06:00 GMT

A good part of the funds would be invested towards the development of the emirate’s Western Region.

May 20, 2013

Non-oil GDP rose to an expected 6.7pc in 2012
10:40 GMT

Bahrain's real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have expanded 3.9 per cent last year from the 1.9pc growth seen in 2011.

Central Bank of Egypt
10:29 GMT

Yields on Egyptian three- and nine-month treasury bills climbed on Sunday and the auction's size was reduced after a new central bank decree limited the amount of funds that banks can channel into money market funds to buy T-bills.

World Bank end poverty campaign
02:11 GMT

The World Bank has approved a $30 million soft loan aimed at supporting a government initiative to improve access to basic services in impoverished parts of the country.

May 19, 2013

Give & Gain Day Dubai
12:55 GMT

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ENGAGE Dubai initiative, managed by its Centre for Responsible Business, spearheaded the Give & Gain Day Dubai on May 16.

Haidar Hammoud, Head of Wealth and Investment Management
11:02 GMT

Barclays announced the appointment of Haidar Hammoud as Head of Wealth and Investment Management for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Assistant Undersecretary of International Financial Relations Sector at MoF
10:04 GMT
(press release)

The Ministry of Finance has concluded a number of meetings with representatives from the UAE’s national banks discussing the preparations for the upcoming meetingin Washington DC set to take place on October 11, 2013.

Qatari banks will continue to look at international expansion in 2013-14
05:00 GMT

The banking system in Qatar has been robust, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent in assets from March 2008 - March 2012 and another 20 percent in the year to March 2013.

May 16, 2013

Credit is likely to maintain the current trajectory
12:57 GMT

Saudi banks continue to support the macroeconomic conditions by providing the necessary financing for local businesses.

"The recovery in the economy is solid, the expectation is around 4 per cent"
10:16 GMT

Dubai’s benchmark index continued yesterday from where it ended on Tuesday, as stocks maintained their upward trend to set new highs since October 2009.

May 15, 2013

Saudi Arabia has resorted to strong fiscal stimulus measures
13:57 GMT

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP is estimated to have expanded 6.8 percent in 2012.

During the meeting
10:02 GMT

In a move aimed at highlighting the structural changes taking place in the Municipal System in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which reflects the commitment of the Department of Municipal Affairs.

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange
09:12 GMT
(press release)

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange announced that CQG, has become an approved independent software vendor (ISV) on the Exchange.

May 14, 2013

Kuwaiti Parliament (Getty/AFP)
11:53 GMT

Kuwait’s GDP has been forecast to grow 1.1 per cent in 2013 as oil prices and production stabilises.